Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're wrapping up our Summer Reading Series with a story set on Mexico's wild Guerrero coast. In this episode, we're traveling to Hotelito, a new beachfront property in Guerrero that's part of the Modern Utopian Society of Adventurers (MUSA). This story was just published this week in Robb Report. If you enjoy this episode and the Summer Reading Series, please take a moment to share share share this episode with...

Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're continuing our Summer Reading Series where I share with you some of my favorite stories I've published to date. In this episode, we're traveling to one of my favorite places on earth, the desert of Wadi Rum in southern Jordan. This story was published in AFAR. If you enjoy this episode and the Summer Reading Series, please take a moment to share share share this episode with your friends or on social...

Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're continuing our Summer Reading Series where I share with you some of my favorite stories I've published to date. In this episode, we're traveling to Austria's westernmost state of Vorarlberg, an unexpected cultural hotspot in the Alps. This story was published in Vogue earlier this year. If you enjoy this episode and the Summer Reading Series, please take a moment to share share share this episode with your...

Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're continuing our Summer Reading Series where I share with you some of my favorite stories I've published to date. In this episode, I'm taking you to Mongolia, one of the last remaining remote places on Earth. But that is changing, fast. This story was published in BBC Travel and it's a photo essay, so be sure to visit the link to see some of my images from Mongolia. If you enjoy this episode and the Summer...

Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're discussing what to do if you feel sluggish this August (how is it August already?!). Everybody in Europe seems to be on vacation in August and in the US, we slug on. On the episode today, we’re going to talk about how we can create time and space to recuperate and recharge for ourselves by attending creative retreats. We’ll look at how to know if you might need a creative retreat, five reasons why retreats...

Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're continuing our Summer Reading Series where I share with you some of my favorite stories I've published to date. In this episode, I'm taking you to another place that's really special for me: Turkey. This story was published in AFAR Magazine a few years ago. If you enjoy this episode and the Summer Reading Series, please take a moment to share share share this episode with your friends or on social media. It...

Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're continuing our Summer Reading Series where I share with you some of my favorite stories I've published to date. In this episode, I'm taking you to one of my favorite places on earth: the desert of Wadi Rum in Southern Jordan. It was published in Conde Nast Traveler this year. If you enjoy this episode and the Summer Reading Series, please take a moment to share share share this episode with your friends or...

Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're continuing our Summer Reading Series where I share with you some of my favorite stories I've published to date. In this episode, I'm discussing the ethics of travel photography and how photography can help us become better travelers. It was published in the Toronto Star this year. If you enjoy this episode and the Summer Reading Series, please take a moment to share share share this episode with your...

Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're introducing the Summer Reading Series where I share with you some of my favorite stories I've published to date. In this episode, I'm sharing with you perhaps one of my most personal stories. It was published in AFAR Magazine in 2022. If you enjoy this episode and the Summer Reading Series, please take a moment to share share share this episode with your friends or on social media. It matters a lot! Get...

Welcome to Travel Media Lab! I'm your host, Yulia Denisyuk, and in this episode, we're diving into the world of TikTok for travel creators. Discover why TikTok is a game-changer, offering new audiences and additional income streams. Major publications and tourism boards are already taking advantage of this platform, and it's time for you to join them. We'll explore the importance of having a strategy when starting on TikTok and share content ideas that will make your account stand out. From...

Welcome to the Travel Media Lab podcast! I'm Yulia Denisyuk, your host, and today I'm sharing conversations from our membership, The Circle, to help you break into the travel media industry. In this episode, we dive into the art of pitching and discuss how it's similar to dating, where one person's interest can spark others' curiosity.  We also discuss imposter syndrome as something many of us in the travel media industry struggle with. Overcoming imposter syndrome allows us to embrace our...

This summer, we are taking a little break here at the Travel Media Lab podcast. We will be returning with season nine of our podcast soon, and until then, we have some amazing bonus episodes lined up for you. In this special bonus episode, I'll be giving you an exclusive preview of one of our monthly workshops from inside our membership, The Circle, our membership, in which we help you get your stories published with ongoing support, encouragement, and opportunities to establish yourself in...

This summer, we are taking a little break here at the Travel Media Lab podcast. We will be returning with season nine of our podcast soon, and until then, we have some amazing bonus episodes lined up for you. In this bonus episode, we'll delve into the art of crafting captivating pitches that demand attention from editors and propel your stories into top-tier publications. Have you ever wondered how to make your ideas bigger and bolder before approaching editors? I'll reveal the essential...

Today, let's embark on a journey that explores the powerful connection between creativity and taking chances on ourselves. Have you ever wondered if your dreams have an expiration date? Well, I've got some incredible insights to share with you. I recently had the amazing opportunity to attend a Women in Travel conference in Puerto Rico. The experience was truly eye-opening, and the positive feedback from fellow attendees struck a chord with me. It made me realize something profound—there is...

Today, we have an incredible guest, Joliene Adams, a freelance writer, and linguist based in the Pacific Northwest. Joliene shares her journey in the travel writing industry, emphasizing the importance of community support and learning from other writers. She discusses overcoming fears and negative voices while contributing to the ongoing conversation in the industry. During our conversation, Joliene opens up about her experiences with pitching and getting published. She reveals how she...

Welcome back to another episode of the Travel Media Lab podcast. In this episode, I share Esme Benjamin’s experience taking a chance on one of her story ideas and how it led to her idea being optioned for TV series development. I also debunked some myths about the travel media industry, like the belief that you need to have a lot of followers on social media, be of a certain age, or be published in order to get started in this industry. Listen to the full episode to hear more about taking...

Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of travel journalism? Join me, Yulia Denisyuk, in this special bonus episode of Travel Media Lab as I unveil our highly anticipated "Intro to Travel Journalism" program. Whether you aspire to be a travel writer, photographer, or content creator, this program is your ticket to success. During this episode, I'll provide you with a comprehensive look at every aspect of our six-month program. From mastering the art of crafting compelling pitches...

Welcome back to another episode of Travel Media Lab! In this episode, I want to talk to you about something near and dear to my heart – storytelling. As someone who's traveled to over 40 countries and experienced countless adventures, I know firsthand the power of storytelling in the travel media industry. It's the key to having incredible experiences and creating lasting connections with people worldwide. I'll be sharing some personal stories from my recent travels and explaining how...

Hey there, welcome to this week’s episode of Travel Media Lab. As a travel photographer, writer, storyteller, and entrepreneur, I'm often asked, "How do you know if your travel story has potential?" In this episode, I'll share my top three considerations for evaluating your travel stories and unlocking their potential. First, just because you went on a trip doesn't automatically mean you have a story to tell. To create a compelling narrative, your travel story needs characters, narrative...

Hello, and welcome to another exciting episode of the Travel Media Lab podcast! I'm thrilled to be back with another dose of insider knowledge, tips, and tricks to help you break into the travel media space. In this episode, we will tackle the five most common obstacles aspiring travel writers and content creators face when trying to progress in the industry. I'll share my personal experiences, insights, and practical advice on overcoming these challenges and succeeding as a...

Hey there, it's Yulia Denisyuk, and I'm excited to talk about one of the biggest challenges aspiring travel photographers and writers face when trying to break into the industry. I've worked in this space for over six years, collaborating with publications like National Geographic, The New York Times, and Lonely Planet. My platform, Travel Media Lab, is dedicated to helping people achieve their goals in this industry. One of the most common things I hear from people is that they've never...

Tune in to this insightful episode of the Travel Media Lab podcast as we sit down with Lola Méndez, a talented Uruguayan-American freelance journalist. With her extensive experience writing about sustainability, travel, lifestyle, wellness, LGBTQ+ and Latinx topics for top publications like CNN, USA Today, InStyle, ELLE, and Refinery29, Lola has a wealth of knowledge to share. In this episode, Lola shares invaluable insights on breaking into the travel media space, her pitching process, and...

Today’s guest is Sarah Khan, an award-winning travel journalist who has reported for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, and others from six different continents. Her work also appears in ‘The Best American Travel Writing 2021’ and the New York Times’ ’36 Hours: 150 Cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich’. After eight years as a freelance journalist, Sarah recently joined Condé Nast Traveller Middle East as their Editor-in-Chief. Today’s conversation with Sarah reflects...

Today, we continue our series in celebration of International Women’s Month, where we revisit some of our favorite conversations with past guests. In this episode, you’ll hear from Lola Akinmade Åkerström, a true multipotentialite who refuses to be restricted to a single category. Not only is Lola, an award-winning storyteller, but she is also a published author, travel photographer, creator, writer, and TEDx speaker. She shares her advice for listeners looking to transition into full-time...

In reverence to some of our fantastic conversations on this podcast and in honor of celebrating International Women’s Month, we circle back and talk to another phenomenal woman, Nikki Vargas. Originally from Colombia, Nikki is a travel editor, a published author, and a writer now living in New York City. During this conversation, Nikki gives excellent insight into what it takes to establish yourself in the travel writing industry. She delves into what inspired her to write about the...